WWE SmackDown Results: Roman Reigns comes face to face with his WrestleMania 39 opponent

In this edition of Friday night SmackDown, Cody Rhodes will finally come face-to-face for first time against his WrestleMania opponent WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. meeting would be first ever since Cody became last man standing in 30-men Royal Rumble match. Or than Cody and Roman storyline, Rhea Ripley, battle runner-up in women's match, Liv Morgan. Also, Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa will face each or in a one-on-one encounter.

Moreover, on night superstars like Drew Mcintyre, Ronda Rousey, Dominik, etc, are scheduled to feature. show will likely influence storylines before WrestleMania 39. Thus, with all to look forward to in this tapping of Friday Night SmackDown, here's result column of weekly show.

WWE SmackDown 4/3/23: Match Card

• Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley

• Santos Escobar vs. Dominik Mysterio

• Tegan x vs. Shayna Baszler

• Sami Zayn vs. Solo Sikoa

WWE SmackDown 4/3/23: Results

• Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley

Result: Ripley defeated Morgan via submission

Grade: A

• Santos Escobar vs. Dominik Mysterio

Result: Dominik defeated Escobar

Grade: B

• Tegan x vs. Shayna Baszler

Result: Baszler defeated x

Grade: D

• Sami Zayn vs. Solo Sikoa

Result: Sikoa defeated Zayn

Grade: D

Or big highlights from night

• Drew McIntyre called out Gunthur to propose a match for Intercontinental title at WrestleMania 39. Shaemus, LA Knight, New Day and Karrion Kross all interrupted, leading to a brawl that ended with latter standing tall with Scarlett and a great deal of uncertainty surrounding championship picture ahead of WrestleMania.

• Bobby Lashley made a rare Friday night appearance and wasted little time calling out Bray Wyatt. Instead of Wyatt, Uncle Howdy, got into action. scuffle started and ended between two, until arena went dark. When lights came back on, Howdy was gone, leaving Lashley distraught.

• Cody Rhodes came face-to-face with Undisputed WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns. In segment, Reigns brought Rhodes' love for his far, Dusty. He played up his relationship with American Dream and mentor-protege relationship y had during Reigns' time in Florida Championship Wrestling, going as far as to suggest Hall of Famer never spoke of Cody. Reigns seemingly took psychological win in this segment over his WrestleMania opponent.